Commercial data protection of the supply chain data pipeline

Engineering Systems and ServicesTechnology, Policy and Managemen

Global monitoring of dynamic information systems a case study in the international supply chain

Global information systems are becoming more complex and dynamic everyday: huge amounts of data and messages through those systems show dynamically changing traffic patterns. Because of this, diagnosing when sub-systems are not working properly is difficult. System failures or errors in information exchange protocols sometimes happen and interrupt the correct working of the system. International supply chain systems, for example, need smooth running when performing information exchange tasks between sub-systems but, in practice, show various types of information security breaches. So, finding a solution to diagnose and discover failure spots in the dynamic global system is highly required. This challenge is taken up in this paper. Based on an example prototype of the new European supply chain information system (Data Pipeline) and the required global monitoring process, we tested feasibility and effectiveness of real-time detection of system failures, the results of which are described in this paper. © 2014 IEEE

Three protocols for securing the data pipeline of the international supply chain

In order to make the international supply chain system highly efficient in worldwide transportation of goods, its business processes should be supported by high quality information systems that, “24x7”, provide the right data, at the right time, at the right place, to the right person. To do so, the idea of a (virtual) “Seamless Integrated Data Pipeline” has been proposed, a new concept of an effective information exchange system. A key requirement of the Data Pipeline is that the information to be exchanged must be safe and reliable. Starting form the idea that existing systems should be used, this paper proposes three basic protocols that enable the secure exchange of data with respect to three identified security requirements, namely, that of secure identification of supply chain partners, that of harmonization of security levels, and that of harmonization of trust levels.Infrastructures, Systems and ServicesTechnology, Policy and Managemen

A platform for secure, safe, and sustainable logistics

In the current society, logistics is faced with at least two big challenges. The first challenge considers safety and security measurements dealing with terrorism, smuggling, and related security accidents with a high societal impact. The second challenge is to meet sustainability requirements implying optimal use of resources and physical infrastructure. A condition sine qua non for dealing with these challenges is the realization of a flexible platform for sustainable and secure data exchange between collaborating global supply chain actors. This paper presents such a platform. It allows shippers, authorities, logistic service providers, and carriers to be fully interoperable across closed communities, to perform paperless logistics, and to adhere to societal demands of security, safety, and sustainability. Its functionality is derived from similar approaches as have been applied in modern social media. The paper elaborates on the functionality of the platform and its implications for research. It builds upon the research and innovation work as currently done within the EU FP7 Cassandra and iCargo projects.Infrastructures, Systems and ServicesTechnology, Policy and Managemen